📢 “I didn’t know what was next, but I knew this wasn’t it.”
What does it take to be a great leader in education? How do you know when it’s time to pivot in your career? And what can schools and districts do to truly support and retain Black educators?
In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Dr. Adrienne Davenport, a veteran educator, administrator, and author, to talk about career transitions, instructional leadership, and the realities of being a Black educator in today’s school systems.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How Dr. Davenport transitioned from teaching to administration—and why she walked away from her principal role
✔️ The barriers Black educators face when entering the profession and moving into leadership
✔️ What schools, districts, and unions can do to attract, support, and retain Black educators
✔️ The importance of mentorship, instructional leadership, and affinity spaces for Black teachers
✔️ Why staying comfortable can be a career killer—and how to grow in education
💡 Key Quotes:
🔹 "When you get too comfortable, you don’t grow."
🔹 "We have to be good ambassadors of our profession."
🔹 "If you want something, you have to go out and get it."
🔹 "You cannot be afraid of instruction."
🔹 "None of us have arrived. Every morning we get another opportunity."
📌 This episode is a must-watch for:
✔️ Black educators navigating their careers and seeking growth
✔️ Aspiring and current school leaders looking for insight into instructional leadership
✔️ Parents & community members who care about Black teachers and school equity
✔️ District leaders & policymakers invested in teacher retention and diversity
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